BVPD: Chilhowie man charged after over pound of meth discovered in traffic stop
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BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) — A Chilhowie man received felony drug charges on May 14 after a traffic stop, according to a release from the Bristol, Virginia Police Department.

Bristol, Virginia, vice/narcotics detectives and patrol officers reportedly stopped a vehicle in the 1400 block of Lee Highway on May 14 at 12:05 a.m.

With the help of K9 Fanta, the department discovered approximately 569 grams of methamphetamine and 29 grams of cocaine in the vehicle, the release said.

The vehicle’s driver was identified as Wesley Conley, 43, of Chilhowie.

Conley was charged with possession with intent to distribute more than 227 grams of methamphetamine and possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance.

He is being held in the Southwest Virginia Regional Jail without bond.

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